Overview
- The Chiefs walked away from a near-deal for Jets running back Breece Hall when New York held out for a 2026 third-round pick after Kansas City offered a 2026 fourth, according to ESPN.
- Kansas City had roughly $5 million in cap space and prioritized retaining future draft control over acquiring Hall, who is in the final year of his rookie contract.
- Analysts criticized the Chiefs for failing to bolster running back and the defensive front, though team figures referenced internal improvement and past post-bye surges.
- The Bills made no major additions, with GM Brandon Beane saying he believes the current roster can win a championship and noting that trades require willing partners.
- Bills coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen publicly backed the front office despite injuries to contributors, as other contenders reshaped rosters with blockbuster moves including the Jets trading Sauce Gardner to the Colts and Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys.